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Me And My Tiny Human

Me And My Tiny Human

Written by: Rachel Corbett
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 Ever wondered if having a baby on your own would leave you with enough brain power to string a sentence together? Well, press play and find out as solo mum by choice, Rachel Corbett shares the highs, the lows and the "How the hell am I actually managing to do this?" reality of solo parenting.Copyright 2026 Rachel Corbett Parenting Relationships Social Sciences
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  • The days when you want to walk out of your own life

    The days when you want to walk out of your own life
    Jan 13 2026

    Things get a little dark today.

    Not because anything terrible has happened, but because I want to talk honestly about what it feels like when you’re running on empty and there’s no tap-out option.

    After a brutal stretch of broken sleep, early wake-ups and trying to keep everything together at work and at home, I hit a point where my internal pressure cooker was well and truly at capacity.

    This episode is about:

    • What happens when you’re so exhausted you start thinking about blowing up your entire life
    • Why solo parenting can feel particularly relentless when there’s no relief valve
    • The moment you realise doing everything means something else has to give
    • And why this year, for me, has to be about doing less - not quitting, just being smarter

    No tips. No solutions.

    Just honesty, perspective and a reminder that feeling stretched doesn’t mean you’re failing.

    If you’ve ever thought, “I can’t keep going like this,” this one’s for you.

    This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation.

    I pay my respects to Elders past and present.

    EPISODE CREDITS:

    Host: Rachel Corbett

    Editing Assistance:

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    Click here to submit a question to the show

    Want to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.

    Email me: rachel@meandmytinyhuman.com

    Follow me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.
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    15 mins
  • The first glimmers of “it gets easier”

    The first glimmers of “it gets easier”
    Jan 6 2026

    I went into the Christmas break braced for impact, convinced that weeks without daycare were going to send me over the edge but instead, something shifted.

    Olivia’s almost three now and for the first time I could see what people mean when they say “it gets easier”.

    Slower days. Side-by-side play. Less fear of large blocks of unfilled time.

    A feeling that we might be climbing out of the most intense bits of this together.

    In this episode I also talk about money, the mental load of running everything solo and why anticipation as a parent is often harder than the thing itself.

    If you’re in the thick of it, I hope this gives you a bit of hope that it won’t always feel like this.

    This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation.

    I pay my respects to Elders past and present.

    EPISODE CREDITS:

    Host: Rachel Corbett

    LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:

    Click here to submit a question to the show

    Want to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.

    Email me: rachel@meandmytinyhuman.com

    Follow me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.
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    14 mins
  • My 2025 MVP mum products

    My 2025 MVP mum products
    Dec 30 2025
    Happy New Year. I know exactly where you’re going to be at midnight...in bed 😂. Same here!In this episode I share a bunch of my MVP mum products from 2025.The things I actually use, rely on and would genuinely replace immediately if they disappeared tomorrow.This isn’t a sponsored list. Some links are affiliate links, so I may earn a small commission, but I only recommend products I’ve paid for, used and would replace immediately if they disappeared tomorrow.I also want your recommendations and I’ve linked a little form below so we can crowdsource a genuinely useful list of products for solo mums (because there’s a lot of crap out there).From white noise machines to silicon bibs, this is peak New Year’s Eve content for this stage of my life.RECOMMENDATIONSProduct RecommendationsGlow Dreaming White Noise Machine Foldable Portacot MattressErgopouchIngenuity chairWaterwipesBox water transition cupSilicone bibHoliday Hire CompaniesHire for BabyEmu Holiday HireShare your recommendations here.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to Elders past and present.EPISODE CREDITS:Host: Rachel CorbettEditing Assistance: Josh NewthLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: rachel@meandmytinyhuman.comFollow me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.
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    14 mins
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